Masonry Magazine February 1995 Page. 6

Words: Gregg Borchelt, Justin Breithaupt, Stewart Earle, Mario Catani, Colin Munro, James Amrhein, John Melander, John Ries, Charles Ostrander, Mark Larsen, Kenneth Gutschick, Al Isberner, Ken Dash, Garth Miller, Robert VanLaningham, Warren Wind, Wilbert Schmidt, Howard Droz
Masonry Magazine February 1995 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine February 1995 Page. 6
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COVER

THE NAVY YARD, Boston, Massachusetts, is attractive, affordable housing built on the site of an old navy yard at the edge of Boston Harbor. Brick detailing creates a different and pleasing new look to rowhouses. A saw toothed brick water table on the tower, along with a checkerboard band positioned through the second story, prevents the structure from becoming monotonous or sterile. The use of colored brick plays a role in downplaying the massing and accents the arches of doorways and windows. Photo courtesy of Brick Institute of America.



ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION
Your Source for Help and Hope

EDITORIAL ADVISORY
BOARD

James E. Amrhein, Masonry Institute of America; Gregg Borchelt, Brick Institute of America: Mario Catani, Dur-O-Wal, Incorporated; Ken Dash, National Association of Brick Distributors; Howard Droz, Smith Hinchman & Grylls; Stewart Earle, Ontario Masonry Industry Promotion Fund; Kenneth Gutschick, National Lime Association; Al Isberner, Consulting Materials Engineer; John Melander, Portland Cement Association; Garth W. Miller, Masonry Consultant; Colin Munro, Chartered Masonry Consultant; Charles Ostrander, Illinois Masonry Institute; John P. Ries, Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute; Robert Van Laningham, National Concrete Masonry Association

MCAA PUBLICATIONS
COMMITTEE

Justin Breithaupt, Jr., Non-Stop Scaffolding; Mark Larsen, Thorleif Larsen & Son (Chairman); Wilbert Schmidt, Jr., Schmidt Brick & Stone Contracting: Warren Wind, Glashaus, Incorporated

6 MASONRY-JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1995


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